BESTEST KIDS ISSUE EVER!

Remember in The Goonies, how Chunk and Data and Mouth and Mikey pretty much ran around Astoria unsupervised, starting trouble, mistranslating Spanish to mislead the housekeeper and generally breaking all kinds of laws?

And how Mama Fratelli uttered her now-classic one-liner when her own criminal sons were screwing up the simplest thefts — “Kids suck” — as Jake and Francis slipped on the oily log that Data had rigged?

You don’t want that to happen to your kids, do you? Neither do we.

In an effort to reduce the misdemeanor tote among Northeast Floridian youth, we’ve amassed this ridiculously massive compilation of intel on summer camps, events and activities for you.

Give Angela Corey a little vacay, y’all: Check the list at least twice and get the progeny in a program this summer!

EVENTS, CONCERTS & PERFORMANCES

FREE Library Events Jacksonville Public Libraries, St. Johns, Nassau and Clay counties library systems offer all manner of neat programs all summer long to keep the little kids, tweens and teens busy. Check the website of the library in your neighborhood for details.

Arts in the ParkThe 11th annual local arts event is held 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 26 at Johansen Park, located at Seminole Road and Park Terrace, Atlantic Beach. Music, dance and bring-your-own-picnic are featured. 247-5828.Talbot Islands State Park12157 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville, 251-2320, floridastateparks.orgLawn bowling and croquet are played at 2 p.m. April 19 at Ribault Club, 11241 Fort George Road, Fort George Island Cultural State Park. Nature photography is held April 19 at Ribault Club. Earth Day Discovery is held April 26. For family activities through the summer at all seven parks within the Talbot Islands territory – Pumpkin Hill Preserve, Amelia Island State Park, Fort George Cultural State Park, Yellow Bluff Historic State Park, Big Talbot and George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park – go to the website.

Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens370 Zoo Parkway, Northside, 757-4463, jacksonvillezoo.orgWorld Penguin Day is celebrated 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 25 at Tuxedo Coast, Earth Day is celebrated 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 26, Safe Kids Water Safety Day is held on May 17. A variety of family events are held through the summer; for details and dates, go to the website.

A Taste of St. AugustineThe 18th annual event features food samples from more than 30 area restaurants competing for awards, along with live music, and locally brewed wine and beer starting at noon April 26 at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S. Admission is $5, and food and beverage tickets are $1 each. The Race to the Taste, a 5K run/walk, is at 4 p.m. Parking is free; 829-3295, epicbh.org.

Jacksonville Suns BaseballThe Suns swing for the fences against other Double A teams from around the region throughout the summer at Bragan Field, 301 Randolph Blvd., Downtown, 358-2846. The Suns also offer kid-friendly events, including Kids Run the Bases on Sundays, Kids’ Clinic, Scout Campouts, Celebration of Reading days, Fifty-Cent Family Feast nights and Report Card Night. Camp Days for campers’ field trips are also offered. jaxsuns.com

FREE Riverside Arts MarketThis weekly arts and farmers market features regional artists, live bands and strolling performers, as well as lots of local produce, crafts, prepared eats and performance artists, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every Sat. under the Fuller Warren bridge, downtown Jacksonville. Upcoming performers include puppeteers, jugglers, stilt walkers, clowns and local school bands. RAM is held through mid-December. riversideartsmarket.com

FREE Fernandina Farmers MarketFarm-direct fruits and vegetables are available 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Sat. through June 28 at the market, on the corner of Centre Street and Seventh Street North, Fernandina Beach. Organic products, gourmet baked goods, herbs and garden flowers are featured. Admission is free. fernandinafarmersmarket.com

FREE Old City Farmers MarketFresh produce, baked goods, plants, fresh seafood and even banjo pickers are all on hand every Sat. at St. Augustine Amphitheatre on A1A South in St. Augustine 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Admission is free.

FREE Library EventsFree movies are offered throughout the summer at various library branches in Duval, St. Johns, Clay and Nassau counties. Story times for specific age groups are held, as well as family events, scavenger hunts, teen clubs and music events; 630-2665. St. Johns County libraries offer kids’ games, cooking classes, book club, movie nights and art activities; 827-6940.

Fourth of JulyNortheast Florida offers a slew of fireworks displays including St. Augustine (ci.st-augustine.fl.us), World Golf Village (WorldGolfHallofFame.org), Fernandina Beach, Jax Beach (jacksonvillebeach.org) and downtown Jacksonville (jacksonvillelanding.com). After the explosions have died out, there’s always a need for beaches cleanup volunteers. Check city websites for updated info or go to bstp.net

ATTRACTIONS, RESOURCES & PLACES TO GOAdventure Landing1944 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 246-4386, adventurelanding.com4825 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, 771-28032780 S.R. 16, St. Augustine, 827-9400The Orange Park and St. Augustine locations offer mini golf, laser tag, game arcades, food and go-kart racing, while the Jax Beach site offers most of that along with water slides, a lazy river and a variety of splashy pools. Online discounts and season passes are available.

Amelia River Tours1 N. Front St., Fernandina Beach, 261-9972, ameliarivercruises.comEco-shrimping tours are held at 10 a.m. every Thur.-Sat., June 12-Aug. 16. Drag an authentic Otter Trawl shrimp net, view the live catch and learn from marine biologists about the local wildlife and eco-systems. A two-hour tour is $27 for adults, $17 for kids; reservations recommended. Ongoing daily tours include creek tours, family sunset cruises and a tour of Cumberland Island.

Ananda Kula Yoga4154 Herschel St., San Marco, 680-7344, ananda-kula.comKids’ yoga classes are offered at 3:30 p.m. every Tue. Check the Ananda Kula Yoga website for details and other family programs.

Black Creek Outfitters10051 Skinner Lake Drive, Southside, 645-7003, blackcreekoutfitters.comBlack Creek offers standup paddleboard mini-lessons every other Tue. throughout the summer, as well as standup paddleboard yoga, kayak trips to many of Northeast Florida’s waterways and standup paddleboard demos on the ocean. Call for times, dates and fees. A Yogathon to benefit the Give To The Y Campaign is held 8 a.m.-noon on May 26, featuring restorative instruction, SUP instruction and AcroYoga demos; $40.

Carousel Park180 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 825-1006, 823-3388Located at Davenport Park playground, this area landmark offers old-timey carnival fun at $1 a ride. Plus, St. Johns County Main Library is right next door, in case you crave a quick reading session (or bathroom break).

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument1 S. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, 829-6506, nps.gov/casa/index.htmRe-enactors relate experiences of the 1740s Spanish colonial soldiers at the fort, and fire off cannons every hour from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (except 12:30 p.m.) every Fri., Sat. and Sun. through August from the fort’s northeast gun deck. A Junior Ranger booklet is available so kids can interact during their visit.

Fort Clinch State Park2601 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, 277-7274, floridastateparks.orgIn addition to the historic 19th-century fort, this state park features a coastal hammock, a fishing pier and deep woods. Summer candlelight self-guided tours are offered at sundown every Fri. and Sat. from May-November. Living history interpreters recreate life during the Civil War once a month and through the fall and winter, featuring artillery demonstrations, marching drills and daily encampment life.

Fort Matanzas National Monument8635 A1A S., St. Augustine, 471-0116, nps.gov/fomaFort Matanzas guarded St. Augustine’s southern river approach. The monument is still protecting – not only the historic fort, but the wild barrier island and plants and animals who live there. The fort is open 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily except Dec. 25. A free ferry to and from the fort departs the visitor center dock on the hour from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The fort has a nature trail, fishing, river and ocean beaches and restrooms.

Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, 823-4500GTMNERR’s environmental education center includes a museum-worthy display of animals in its ocean/estuary habitat, live fish and animal displays, and biweekly educational seminars.

Jacksonville Arboretum1445 Millcoe Road, Arlington, jacksonvillearboretum.orgThis 120-acre tract, saved from development by local conservationists, is open daily, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Four short trails of varying difficulty cross the area’s wetlands.

Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens370 Zoo Pkwy., Northside, 757-4463, jacksonvillezoo.orgAlong with a zoo full of creatures – jaguars, bongos, gorillas, giraffes – the zoo offers train rides, a 4,000-foot splash park, and a magnificent carousel featuring most of the exotic animals found at the zoo. Also, kids can feed the creatures at Stingray Bay, a water exhibit with sharks and rays.

Jax4kids.comThis free website is committed to featuring places to go and things to do for Jacksonville’s young people – including spots where kids eat free in Northeast Florida – and as a resource for parents.

Latitude 3010370 Philips Hwy., Southside, 365-5555, latitude360.comEvery Monday through August, kids 12 and younger get one free kid’s meal, a free movie and a $5 game card with each paid adult entry. Movies are at 6:30 p.m.

Marineland9505 Ocean Shore Blvd., St. Augustine, 471-1111, 888-279-9194, marineland.netThough dolphins jumping through hoops are a thing of the past, this historic marine attraction now focuses on dolphin encounters, including an opportunity to feed or swim with the creatures. Marineland also offers summer camps.

Public Pools529-2200 ext. 307 JaxParks has more than 30 public pools, including one (Cecil Aquatics Center) open year-round. St. Johns County has one: Solomon-Calhoun pool, 1300 Duval St., St. Augustine, 209-0395; it also features a gymnasium and a small splash park. Fernandina Beach has a pool at Atlantic Recreation Center, with a playground and basketball courts, 2500 Atlantic Ave., 277-7350. In Clay County, there’s the spring-fed public pool at Spring Park in Green Cove Springs on the St. Johns River, which also has playground equipment, and the city pier.

St. Augustine Alligator Farm999 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 824-3337, alligatorfarm.usIn addition to a zipline ropes course (must be at least 10 years old and 57 inches tall), the Alligator Farm lets you pose for photos with alligators and features twice-a-day feedings. The bird rookery offers up-close looks at nesting endangered birds, and crocs and other creatures abound in the zoo.

FREE Splash ParksThere are two free splash parks in Northeast Florida. One is located adjacent to the vehicle ramp in Vilano Beach – a small splash park, along with showers, bicycle racks and restrooms. There is also a splash park and playground next to the county pier in St. Augustine Beach, with free parking and beach access. 209-3740.

Treaty OakJesse Ball Dupont Park, 1123 Prudential Drive, Southbank, downtownjacksonville.orgThis magnificent 250-year-old oak is awe-inspiring enough to dazzle any kid (particularly those who’ve seen the only slightly more extraordinary Avatar version). Kids can wander around the base (no climbing, though!), and even grab a few acorns to plant their own granddaddy oaks.

Friendship Fountain835 Museum Circle, Southbank, JacksonvilleThe refurbished fountain shoots jets of water 100 feet high all day, and colored lights play on the water at night.

Daniel Academy3725 Belfort Rd., Southside, 296-1055 ext. 2389, danielacademyjax.comThe private elementary school provides optimal learning opportunities for children with emotional and learning disabilities. Small classes and individually tailored instructions are featured. McKay scholarships are accepted. Daniel Kids serves local families with a variety of programs and mental health and social services.

The DePaul School of Northeast Florida3044 San Pablo Rd. S., Intracoastal, 223-3391, depaulschool.comThe DePaul School offers an intensive academic summer program for children grades 1-8. Call for fees, times and dates.

Early Learning Coalition of CNBB1845 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 150, Orange Park, 800-238-3463 or 213-3939, elcofcnbb.orgEarly Learning Coalition of Clay, Nassau, Baker and Bradford counties works to prepare children for school. The Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) program is free for Florida resident children who will be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1.

Engineering For Kids494-6499, engineeringforkids.comThis camp is held at five locations in Northeast Florida, June 2-Aug. 8, for kids in grades K-8. Sessions focusing on aerospace, robotics, electrical, chemical, marine and mechanical engineering are featured.

The Goddard School2280 Village Square Pkwy., Fleming Island, 264-0605, goddardschool.com100 Julington Plaza Dr., St. Johns, 230-200214230 Spartina Court, Intracoastal, 821-0085415 Meldrum Lane, Orange Park, 291-9991The Goddard School works to instill a lifelong love of learning. The year-round program offers half or full-day schedules for children ages 6 weeks-6 years old, from 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., weekdays. The summer program offers special visitors, splash days and nature study.

Hope Haven Children’s Clinic & Family Center4600 Beach Blvd., Southside, 346-5100Hope Haven offers academic day camp for children in grades K-5 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., weekdays, mid-June through early August. The program uses traditional teaching methods with small groups and one-on-one enrichment in a fun setting. The Skills for Success program, for children in grades 6-9, is held from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mon.-Thur., mid-June through early August. Call for fees and schedules.

Huntington Learning Centers11111 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 41, Mandarin, 886-9600, huntingtonhelps.com13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 54, Jacksonville, 220-1212Huntington offers programs in reading, writing, math, phonics, spelling, study skills and SAT/ACT prep for students of all ages. An individualized program is designed and administered by certified teachers following an diagnostic evaluation. Parents may select days and hours to fit their schedules.

Island Prep Eco-Friendly Learning Center4171 A1A S., St. Augustine, 471-1100, islandprep.comThis eco-friendly early-learning center offers programs for children ages 1 to PreK, including free yoga, Spanish and ASL enrichment classes. It’s open from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., year round. A fall VPK program is available to children who turn 4 years old by Sept. 1.

Kaplan Educational Centers2683 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 141, Southside, 642-7741 or 800-KAP-TEST, kaptest.comKaplan offers three-week prep courses for PSATs, SATs and programs in reading and math for high schoolers, as well as FCAT programs for all grades.

TEAM UP Summer CampCommunities In Schools Jacksonville, 3100 University Blvd. S., Ste. 300, 630-6900, cisjax.orgThese free summer camps are offered on-site at many Duval County public schools. Times and dates vary by location. The K-8 programs focus on academics, cultural enrichment and career preparation and include recreational activities and field trips. Registration is first-come, first-served, and forms are available at participating schools.

UNF ACT & SAT Summer InstituteUniversity of North Florida, 12000 Alumni Dr., Southside, 620-4200, unf.edu/ceThese four-day boot-camp-style college entrance test preps, for students who are rising high school sophomores through seniors, are offered from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Thur., July 14-17 for ACT and from July 28-31 for SAT, at UNF’s Herbert University Center. The instructors are specialists in their respective fields and the class sizes are kept small. Course fee is $495 per child per session. A summer reading program for ages 4-17 is also offered; call 800-964-8888 for details.

ART, THEATER & DANCE CAMPSAcademy of Dance12276 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 613, Mandarin, 880-2275, academyofdancejax.comThis theater dance camp teaches children ages 3-12 voice, drama, makeup, staging, costume design and many forms of dance. Sessions are held weekdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and run June 14-July 27. Young children’s late afternoon and teen/adult evening classes are also available, along with extended care and field trips.

Camp BroadwayWilson Center for the Arts, FSCJ South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd., Southside, 442-2932, artistseriesjax.orgThe annual Camp Broadway introduces children ages 10-17 to life onstage and behind the scenes, with training in acting, scene study, improvisation, music theory, solo and ensemble singing and dance. The self-contained, traveling workshop, staffed by choreographers, musicians and real Broadway performers, is held from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and runs June 16-20 at a fee of $550, which includes a T-shirt, head shots, daily lunch and snacks.

Camp CummerCummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside, 355-0630, cummer.orgElementary School Camp, for kids entering grades 1-6, is held 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., weekdays, June 9-July 25. Kids draw, paint, construct and explore art and nature. Middle School Camp is held July 28-Aug. 1. Session fee is $180 for members and military families; $200 for nonmembers. Space is limited; call for fees and schedules. Extended care is available for elementary camp only.

Camp Theatre Jacksonville2032 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, 396-4425 ext. 16, theatrejax.comTheatre Jacksonville’s camp, for ages 7-13, is held in two four-week sessions from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 9-July 3 and July 12-Aug. 8. Acting, dance, playwriting, stage makeup and stage combat are featured, culminating with a show. Multiple enrollment discounts and extended care are available. Session fee is $500.

Colonial Quarter Summer Camps33 St. George St., St. Augustine, 819-1444, colonialquarter.comThese camps, for ages 6-12, are held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Thur., at a fee of $185 for the first child, $135 for each additional child or camp. Pirate Camp – with pirate-themed games and history fun – is held June 16-19 and July 14-17. Archaeology Camp – kids dig up the past and relate it to the present – is June 23-26 and July 21-24. Theater Camp – kids take part in aspects of live theater – is held July 7-10 and July 28-31.

Culinary Arts Cooking CampFirst Coast Technical College, 2980 Collins Ave., St. Augustine, 547-3461, fctc.eduThis camp is held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 9-12 and 16-19 for ages 8-12; June 30-July 3 and July 7-10 for 13-17. The fee is $250, which includes materials, groceries, professional instruction and lunch. The High School Culinary Arts Camp is held 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Thur. June 23-26 at a fee of $250; call 547-3381 to register.

The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-0614, ccpvb.orgCamps are offered to encourage artistic expression, art appreciation and imagination through visual, culinary and performing arts. Weekly thematic sessions are held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. for ages 6-8, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for ages 4 and 5, weekdays, and run June 9-Aug. 15. Grandy Camp, for kids and grandparents, is held June 19, July 10, July 24 or Aug. 7, 2:30-4 p.m. for ages 4 and older. Fees vary by session. Extended care offered. Campers bring lunches; snacks and art supplies provided. Call for fees. Summer Arts Workshops for ages 9 and up are fashion sewing, June 9-13; European food June 16-20; Rock Star Band with Alex Hayward of Chroma, July 28-Aug. 1; Classic Baking July 21-25, at A. Chefs Studio; Figure Drawing & Sculpting June 23-27; iPad Art (bring an iPad, ios 5 or higher) June 30-July 3; Hand Building & Wheel Throwing July 7-11; Theater at Alhambra June 16-27 and July 14-25; Foods of the Globe Aug.4-8; Glass Work Aug. 4-8 and Comic Characters Drawing Aug. 13-15. Call for details and fees.

Dolphin Arts Camp2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 256-7048, ju.eduThis arts camp is for ages 10-22. Art, theater, dancing, singing, swimming and playing games are featured. For details, like day, dates and times and fees, call or go online.

Eaton Piano StudioSouthside, 730-5143, eatonpianostudio.comInstructor Lorraine Eaton offers summer music lessons for kids of all ages, June through August. Contact her for specifics.

First Coast School of Music725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 19, Atlantic Beach, 236-9700, fcsom.comRock Band Camp, for ages 5-7 and 8-11 at all skill levels, is held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mon.-Fri., June 9-13, 16-20, July 7-11, 14-18, Aug. 4-8, at various locations in Mandarin, Southside and the Beaches; check the website or call. Drum Camp is held June 16-20, Guitar Camp is June 16-20 and Let’s Jam Camp is Aug. 4-8. Fees vary per session.

The Florida Ballet Summer Intensive300 E. State St., Downtown, 353-7518The Florida Ballet offers a course for the serious dance student. Daily classes, held June 23-July 26, include ballet, pointe, technique, acting, Pilates and jazz, as well as a boys’ class. Seminars in dance history, music appreciation, auditioning skills, theater and makeup are offered. The summer workshop is held June 23-July 26 for younger or less advanced dancers. For fees and audition information, go to floridaballet.org.

Girls Rock Camp Jacksonvillegirlsrockjacksonville.orgThis one-week summer day camp is held July 28-Aug. 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Waverly Academy for Girls on the Westside. Girls ages 9-16 learn an instrument (or get better at one they already know), form a band and write a song. Throughout the week, bands perform during lunch. Dance parties, games and daily workshops are featured.

High School Summer Musical Theatre ExperienceWilson Center, FSCJ’s South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd., Southside, 632-2347, fscj.eduThis year, participants who are current 7th-12th grade students in Duval, Clay, St. Johns, Nassau and outer-lying counties perform Fame The Musical from July 25-Aug. 3. Free auditions are held May 10 and 11. Local high school actors, dancers, singers, technicians and musicians are needed. SMTE provides the opportunity to work hands-on with local theater professionals. Call for fee information; scholarships are available.

Jacksonville University Summer Dance Intensive2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 256-7048, jusummerintensive@ju.eduThis two-week camp, for intermediate and advanced students ages 10-22, is held 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., during the month of June. Classes include ballet, contemporary ballet, pointe, variations, modern, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, tap, Pilates, stretch, dance photography and repertory. Fees are $310 for one week, $570 for two weeks, which includes lunch. Scholarships are available. Call for actual dates; that info was not on the website.

JCA Stage Door Theatre CampJewish Community Alliance, 8505 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 730-2100 ext. 252, jcajax.orgThis theater camp is for children entering grades 1-9. Campers receive training in music, dance, drama, and arts and crafts. Camp runs from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., June 16-July 11 and July 14-Aug. 8, with extended day available. Lunch is provided. Camp is open to children of all national origins and faiths. Call or go online for fees and other details.

Kamp KidzArt1714 S.R. 13, St. Johns, kidzartnfl.comThis art-enrichment program lets children discover various artistic styles and techniques using water colors, art markers, colored pencils, chalk, charcoal and polymer clay. Themed programs include “Beach Bash” and “Safari Adventure.” Classes range from a few hours to a half-day for a partial or full week, depending on the child’s age, June 16-July 25.

North Florida Music Academy155 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 11, Orange Park, 276-5557, nfma.musicteachershelper.comInstructors work with drummers, guitarists, bassists, keyboardists, violinists, vocalists and others interested in playing in a band and learning different music styles. Call for times, fees and dates.

The Performers Academy3674 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, 322-7672, theperformersacademy.comThis performing arts school offers Drumming Journey camp, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 7-11 for ages 6-11, at a fee of $150. Broadway’s Best camp is held July 14-25 for ages 10 and older, $250 for the two-week session. Broadway’s Best camp for ages 12 and older and Broadway’s Best Junior for ages 7-11 are held July 14-25; $250 for the two-week session. Extended day, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., is available for $50 per week. A final showcase ends each session. Cooper Morgan Dance Intensive is held June 9-27; details at the website. Information for additional camps was not available at press time; consult the website.

Piano CampsSt. Augustine Community School of Performing Arts, 214 San Marco Ave., 824-0664Camp for all ages is held 9 a.m.-noon Mon.-Thur., in June and July. Call for details.

Players by the Sea Summer Camps106 Sixth St. N., Jax Beach, 249-0289, playersbythesea.orgPBTS offers small camps that encourage children to express themselves through the arts. Let’s Put on a Play is held July 14-Aug. 1; Let’s Put on a Musical runs June 23-July 11, at a fee of $445. Teen Improv-a-thon is held June 16-27. Campers rehearse, stage and perform a full-length show. Camp A-Go-Go and Get in the Character Zone are held June 16-20 and July 14-18. Fees vary by session. Check the website for details, registration and policies.

Pottery Works10915 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 106, 646-3009, potteryworksinc.comThis paint-your-own-pottery studio offers reservations for groups of eight or more, with special rates for schools, daycare centers and camps. Studio time includes all supplies, glazing and firing. Participants pick up their finished pieces one week later. Pottery Works can also bring the activity to you (10 or more participants required).

Riverside Children’s Arts Center2841 Riverside Ave., 389-1751, riversideartscenter.orgLocated at Riverside Avenue Christian Church, the arts center offers six weeks of camp for ages 3 through sixth grade, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri., July 7-Aug. 8. New this year are Little Artists and Spiritual Arts camps. Classes include visual arts, music, specialty classes, team-building games and outdoor play daily. Theme dress-up days and Friday performances are featured. Extended care, scholarships and sibling discounts are available. For fees and details, check the website.

Savannah College of Art and Design231 W. Boundary St., Savannah, Ga., 912-525-5100, 800-869-7223, scad.eduSCAD summer seminars are held for students who have completed grades 9-11. Fees vary according to schedule. For more information, contact the college at P.O. Box 2072, Savannah, GA 31402-2072.

Summer Art CampsSt. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine St., 824-2310, staaa.orgThe camps focus on art-making techniques based on the works of masters. Session I, Hello Mona Lisa, runs June 9-13. Session II, Sprout Out for Art, is held June 16-20. Session III, Feelin’ Groovy, runs June 23-27; Session IV, Through the Museum Looking Glass, is held July 7-11 and Session V, The 3D Experiment, for ages 12 and older, is held 1-4 p.m. July 7-11. Fee is $125 per session (includes supplies, field trips). Campers bring a snack.

Summer Dance IntensiveDouglas Anderson School of the Arts, 2445 San Diego Rd., Jacksonville, 390-2971, da-arts.orgSession I runs June 11, 12, 16, 17 and 18; Session II is held June 19, 20, 24, 25 and 26. Classes include ballet, modern dance and jazz. Call for details and fees.

UNF Summer Music CampUniversity of North Florida, Fine Arts Facility, 1 UNF Dr., Southside, 620-3841This six-day intensive performance camp, for children entering grades 9-12, focuses on jazz and classical instruction. Campers must have a minimum two years experience on their instruments and basic music reading skills. Camp is held June 22-27.

CHURCH CAMPS & PROGRAMSDinsmore Vacation Bible SchoolDinsmore United Methodist Church, 10604 Iowa Ave., Jacksonville, 768-6101A lively Vacation Bible School is held in July. Call the church for details and directions.

Camp Kulaqua23400 N.W. 212nd Ave., High Springs, 386-454-1351, campkulaqua.comLocated in North Central Florida, Camp Kulaqua, accredited by the American Camping Association, offers a week-long, coed residential camp for a traditional camp experience, and specialty camps for kids ages 7-16. The overnight Christian camp’s activities include horseback riding, archery, canoeing, crafts, go-carts, sports, skateboarding and zoo/nature. Sessions, held from June 1-22, are age appropriate.

Camp Lakeshore6595 Columbia Park Court, Jacksonville, 641-83857860 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, 3393A ministry of Shepherd of the Woods Lutheran Church and School, this Christian camp offers several sessions for appropriate age groups. Activities include games, swimming, sports, arts and crafts, music and drama, fishing, boating, water play and devotions. Extended care is available. Call for times, dates and camp fees.

Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church4001 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 396-7745, habchurch.comSummer camp is held in June. Activities include arts and crafts and Bible study. Vacation Bible School is held 9 a.m.-noon June 9-13.

Jacksonville Children’s Art & Exploration Camp3675 San Pablo Rd., Intracoastal, 241-3515, 493-3545, foundationacademy.comLocated at The Foundation Academy, this camp offers six weeks of educational and fun activities for kids ages 5-15, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., June 9-July 18. The camp features field trips, arts, gardening, literacy, math, community service and career education for older students. Fee is $90 per week per child.

Montgomery Presbyterian Center88 S.E. 75th St., Starke, 352-473-4516, montgomerycenter.orgCamp sessions are held June 22-Aug. 1 for kids in grades 2-12, in age-appropriate groups. Fees vary, depending upon the program, which include Explorer, Challenge, Wild Water, Power & Light and Counselor in Training sessions. The camp is accredited with the American Camp Association.

Salvation Army Child Development Center318 Ocean St., Downtown, 665-0102, salvationarmynefl.orgWeekly activities include swimming, field trips, movies, ceramics, arts and crafts, cooking, chapel service, team sports and games, reading/journaling experience and more. A child development center for age 6 weeks and older is also offered.

Vacation Bible SchoolSt. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 1465 11th Ave. N., Jax Beach, 249-4091, spbts.netVBS is held from 9 a.m.-noon, Mon.-Fri. July 21-25 in the Parish Hall, for kids ages 4 through fifth grade. Fee is $30 for the first child, $25 for each additional child.

YMCA Camp Indian Springs2387 Bloxam Cut-off Rd., Crawfordville, 850-926-3361, campindiansprings.orgThis traditional YMCA residential camp, held June 8-Aug. 9, is nestled in a wooded area with a natural spring on 70 acres in Wakulla County, Fla. With a variety of land and water activities including Western and English horseback riding, an indoor skate park, BMX, ATVs and paintball, this camp for boys and girls ages 7-16, is committed to the Christian principles of the YMCA. Call for fees and details.

DAY & OVERNIGHT CAMPSAndromeda Preschool131 Suzanne Ave., Orange Park, 272-0424A full-service daycare, Andromeda offers a summer program with entertainment, field trips, crafts, cooking projects and special events. Daily activities are planned and posted on a weekly basis. Andromeda is open from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays.

Beaches Episcopal School Summer Camp1150 Fifth St. N., Jax Beach, 246-2466 ext. 121, beachesepiscopalschool.orgThis private school offers summer camp programs for children entering grades Pre-K through sixth, in sessions held June 16-20, June 23-27, July 7-11 and July 14-18. Themed activities include Rockets, Princess, Art Explosion, Steel Drum (parents, beware!), Giddy Up Gang, sports, cooking, robotics and a slew of others. For times, fees and details, call the school.

Boy Scouts of America521 S. Edgewood Ave., Murray Hill, 388-0591, nfcscouting.orgThe North Florida Council sponsors overnight camps for Boy Scouts only, ages 11 and older, held in one week sessions in July at Camp Shands in Melrose, Fla. Activities include BMX bicycle racing, archery, rifle and shotgun, hiking, cookouts, first aid and water sports. A Cub Scout day camp is held at many locations throughout Northeast Florida, with varied hours and session dates. Specialty camps are also available.

Camp AmeliaRecreation Dept., 2500 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, 277-7350, fbfl.usActivities for children ages 3-12 include arts and crafts, swimming, sports, guest speakers, outings to the beach and field trips. Kids bring their own lunches. Fees are $85 a week, $75 per sibling for city residents; $106 a week, $96 per sibling for non-city residents. Registration is $125. A preschool program is also offered. Hours are 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri., starting May 26.